The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Douglas Adams's comic sci-fi creation returns to where it all began, BBC Radio 4, in a live transmission from London's Radio Theatre. Stars Simon Jones.
Some of the most enduring characters ever created for radio will be heard in a special, live broadcast from London's BBC Radio Theatre, as part of Character Invasion.
The two-headed smooth-talking alien Zaphod Beeblebrox, bemused Earthling Arthur Dent, and Marvin the Paranoid Android will relive some of their adventures, with a very special appearance by the original producer John Lloyd as The Voice of the Book.
Adapted and Directed by Dirk Maggs
Producer: David Morley
A Perfectly Normal production for BBC Radio 4.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Arthur Dent | Simon Jones |
| Zaphod Beeblebrox | Mark Wing-Davey |
| Marvin the Paranoid Android | Stephen Moore |
| Trillian | Sue Sheridan |
| Ford Prefect | Geoffrey McGivern |
| The Voice of the Book | John Lloyd |
| Director | Dirk Maggs |
| Adaptor | Dirk Maggs |
| Author | Douglas Adams |
Broadcast
- Sat 29 Mar 201410:15BBC Radio 4
Character Invasion: Live Blog
The invasion - as it happens!
